If San Antonio is the mecca of conjunto, then the Tejano Conjunto Festival serves as the genre’s hajj — a chance to pay homage to accomplished bands and musicians, bask in the energy of fresh talent, ...

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After conjunto great Flaco Jimenez fell at home and broke his hip two days before his 76th birthday, many wondered if he ever would play onstage again. Less than two months later, he says he’s back.

For decades, Flaco Jiménez has been synonymous with Sunday evenings at the Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio at Rosedale Park. Come rain or sweltering heat, even on Mother’s Day some years, ...